#3108377 - 01/03/13 09:03 PM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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infoman jr.
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I'd get a Bersa BP9cc. Very under rated IMO.
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#3108460 - 01/03/13 09:42 PM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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I hate my Crossbreed Holster though.
Why you hate it? I love mine.
And to answer the OPs question, my current carry gun is an XDm 3.8 compact in 40 S&W. Ill probly buy an XDs when they are released in 40 S&W or 9mm.
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#3108590 - 01/04/13 12:10 AM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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if not another 1911, then probably a sig or m&p 40 or 45
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#3108677 - 01/04/13 06:41 AM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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I hate my Crossbreed Holster though. Why you hate it? I love mine. And to answer the OPs question, my current carry gun is an XDm 3.8 compact in 40 S&W. Ill probly buy an XDs when they are released in 40 S&W or 9mm.
It carries well, but it takes too dang long to put on. I hate fiddle farting around trying to put the dang thing on. My Concealco holster for my HK is on and off in literally 5 seconds. Also my Kahr doesn't fit snug inside the holster.
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#3108876 - 01/04/13 09:21 AM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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For ammo capacity and little recoil, about anything that fits your hand in 9mm would be my choice. I'm not a big guy, so most 9mm's for me are holster carry, and do not fit into a pocket. For me, true pocket pistols are 380's, 38's, or smaller.
I have both a baby Glock and S&W Shield. The Shield is a little thinner, but both carry equally well in my opinion. The Glock does add a few of rounds extra ammo.
For the extra ammo and since reliability isn't an issue with most top manufacturers, I don't carry a revolver any more. If you run into trouble, you might be facing a group of thugs, or multiple targets, so the extra rounds of ammo are important to me.
+1 to Nyper's comment about a belt. Spend the money and get a good belt. AND spend a little money and get a good holster.
As for the specific gun, I'd start with a Glock or S&W M&P, or Springfield XD in 9mm. Whichever model fits best.
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#3109014 - 01/04/13 10:45 AM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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stik
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It carries well, but it takes too dang long to put on. I hate fiddle farting around trying to put the dang thing on. My Concealco holster for my HK is on and off in literally 5 seconds. Also my Kahr doesn't fit snug inside the holster.
i have never had a problem putting my crossbreed on. and if the gun don't fit snug, you can heat it with a hair dryer and adjust it.
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#3109095 - 01/04/13 11:50 AM
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348Winchester
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A small Smith or Colt 38 revolver for concealment. Just for general packin' my Smith model 25 45 Colt N-frame revolver.
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#3109098 - 01/04/13 11:51 AM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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Wes Parrish
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My main carry gun is a Ruger LCP . . . . . . .
I also have a Ruger LC9 which is a 9mm and a Ruger LCR which is a 38 Spcl. I carry them all in the winter and the LCP and LC9 in the summer.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the LCR vs. the LCP, as well as when/why you would choose to carry the LCR over the others.
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#3109470 - 01/04/13 05:14 PM
Re: If you were buying a new carry gun . . . ?
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I would LOVE an S&W 340 PD 357 Magnum,,but I will have to make do with the 442 +P 38 Spcl
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